Emory’s Goizueta Business School reported a sharp drop in international enrollment for its two‑year MBA—a nine‑point decline that reflects a wider pattern across U.S. business programs this admissions cycle. Schools cited visa restrictions, higher costs, and geopolitical headwinds as drivers of the decline. Emory’s mix shift is notable for its speed and potential downstream effects on classroom diversity and recruiting pipelines. Across campuses, international-education offices report staffing shortages, rising student-to-advisor ratios and compliance pressures that threaten visa processing and student services. A sectorwide survey found many global services teams operating beyond capacity; turnover and low pay in these roles increase institutional risk. Administrators are urging boards to treat international‑student services as strategic infrastructure, not a back‑office cost center.